Originally Posted By oc_dean I'm wondering if anyone wouldn't mind helping me build a list of all Christmas related things to see and do at the entire WDW Resort area. I'm helping out a family member who'll be in the area for the next three weeks. Has an AP for all parks, and I'm looking to give him all the tips on everything going on within WDW property: I know over at D/MGM there's the Ozzy Osbourne light show. Can't figure out whey he isn't there for a "Meet and Greet" :O) -- Had to throw that in there. ;O) But getting back to business here.... I beleive Fort Wilderness does an all-out BEAUTIFUL display of decorations. I heard that EPCOT does some light show of some kind .. I think within World Showcase? Anyway .... Any help would be appreciated for all parks, resort hotels, etc. THANK YOU
Originally Posted By dresswhites well the magic kingdom has some christmas decor. all the hotels are decked out. probalby the nicest christmas thing at WDW is a archway of lights. but the last time i was at disney world was 03. do they still decorate epoct nicely?
Originally Posted By mrichmondj Don't forget the all-edible life size gingerbread house at the Grand Floridian.
Originally Posted By stitchcrazy We fly down Wednesday for 6 days, this is our 3rd year going early in December. We plan the whole trip around the holiday events. Favorite time of year to go. Epcot has my favorite decorations. We're going right there Wednesday. The walkway from Future World to World Showcase has a huge archway of lights from one end to the other. At the World Showcase end is Epcot's big Christmas tree. Every night they do a tree lighting that not only lights the big tree but lights up the archway for the first time. Really spectacular! After that the archway's lights move to music throughout the evening. The Candlelight Processional at Epcot is really nice. Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Party is the only way to see the holiday parade and fireworks at MK up until Christmas. We're headed to that this Thursday. Osborne Lights are awesome but crowded. Going once Fantasmic starts sometimes helps with the crowds. We haven't done the Christmas parade at AK yet but hope to this week. Animal Kingdom Lodge has a fantastic Christmas tree in its lobby. Coronado Springs had several very pretty Christmas trees in its lobby and down between the two restaurants was a neat display made out of candy and chocolate last year. Overall its an fantastic time of year to go and pretty much all over WDW there's plenty to find.
Originally Posted By FerretAfros Wasn't there a candy village at Boma (in the Animal Kingdom Lodge) last year? I think I remember seeing something on TV about it and things on LP. I assume they do that every year and there are probably other small things like that at various resorts.
Originally Posted By mrichmondj All the resort chefs seem to have an annual competition to see who can outdo the other in making edible Christmas displays. It's really neat!
Originally Posted By Kennesaw Tom I'm at WDW now and I can honestly say that DTD has the most decorations. Its all lite up and very very nice. Oh the resorts I have been to WL, YC, BC and BW. I would have to say that the WL has the most decorations. The YC and BC have much smaller lobbys so definately not nearly as much Christmas decorations. It seems that the Christmas tree as each resort are themed to that resort. For example the YC has a Christmas tree that is red, while, blue, gold with boat ornaments on it. The WL tree ( which is huge ) has teepees, canoes and rustic themed ornaments. The WL has the best lobby so far of any resorts I have been in to just hang out. Oh thing I noticed is that the lights in DTD are all LED. They look like retro lights but with multiple LED lights in each bulb. There is also lots of holiday entertainment going on in DTD right now. My party walked by the Candlelight Processional tonight in EPCOT. It was packed, Marie Osmond was preforming. Very nice show. In fact I would have to say that the World Showcase looks great for the holidays. Tomorrow my party will be at the MK so I can give more of a feel for that park tomorrow night. My party is also attending MVMCP tomorrow night as well.
Originally Posted By wahooskipper We were in Animal Kingdom and Epcot on Friday and then went to Magic Kingdom on Saturday. I was very impressed with the decorations at Epcot (THE place to be...in my opinion). But Magic Kingdom was disappointing as the tree wasn't up yet due to the taping of the parade.
Originally Posted By Kennesaw Tom The absolute BEST place is DTD. The Pirates of the Caribean christmas tree alone is worth the trip. Best decorations hands down. EPCOT is next up. Resort wise its WL.
Originally Posted By jazzfan4 OC DEAN Magic Kingdom: M.V.M.C.P. The Christmas specific parades, fireworks are part of the extra cost Christmas party unless you are there the week of Christmas. EPCOT: Candlelight processional most nights, Christmas around the World during the days, Christmas stories from each of the counties. I want to see the Elves hard at work in China. Disney Studios: Osbourne family lights, not Ozzie, the Osbourne’s used to do this at their home in Arkansas but it bugged the neighbors (crowd control problems) so Disney is doing it. Lights dance to Music of traditional and modern carols (Trans- Siberian Orchestra). Animal Kingdom: The only Christmas specific thing I’ve heard about is the parade. The rest has been well covered:
Originally Posted By CTXRover All of the resorts' decorations are beautiful, particularly the deluxe resorts and if you have time are worth checking out. The Grand Floridian, Wilderness Lodge and Animal Kingdom Lodge are my favorite as their enormous lobbies allow for huge trees and multiple garlands and smaller trees throughout. The Boardwalk, at least in the past, also has some of the best garlands on property in their lobbby. For outside garlands and wreaths, my favorite are AK's decorations. They are loaded with grasses, animal carvings and ornaments and are full of "stuff", which is how I like the garlands, particularly when they are so appropriately themed to their respective areas. As for specific things to do, the major ones have been covered. The only other thing I would add is that if you are at AK to take a stroll through Camp Minnie- Mickey which is filled with multiple 5-6ft(?) trees themed to particular characters. They have some carolers and the characters are dressed in appropriate holiday garb back there and there is the holiday overlay of the Jungle parade, but in terms of major holiday offerings, AK falls short of MGM's Osborne Lights, Epcot's Lights of Winter, Candlelight Processional and Peace on Earth Illuminations finale and MK's christmas parade, shows and Holiday Wishes fireworks.
Originally Posted By davewasbaloo "Wasn't there a candy village at Boma (in the Animal Kingdom Lodge) last year? I think I remember seeing something on TV about it and things on LP. I assume they do that every year and there are probably other small things like that at various resorts." Not this year sadly, just the tree in the Lobby and the lit animals at the entrance of the Hotel.
Originally Posted By Kennesaw Tom Here are some secret things to do while at WDW during December. 1) Buy Mickey christmas ornaments and have them "personalized". 2) Purchase Christmas cards and have them autographed by Disney characters. Mail them from on property.
Originally Posted By FerretAfros I really like the Christmas card idea. It seems all too obvious, but at the same time really unique. I think I will have to try that soon (but at DL, since I'm not in Orlando). That would really surprise people, and it would be lots of fun too!
